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Willhard m German, Dutch
German and Dutch form of Willard.

Willibrod m German (Bessarabian), German (Rare, Archaic)
Archaic form of Willbert and Wilbert.

Willibrord m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch, German (Rare)
Derived from the Old English elements willa meaning "will, desire" and brord meaning "prick, point" as well as "spearhead" and "blade, lance, javelin".... [more]

Willibrordus m Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), Dutch, Indonesian (Rare)
Latinized form of Willibrord. A known bearer of this name was the Indonesian dramatist and poet Willibrordus S. Rendra (1935-2009).

Williemae f English (American), African American
Combination of Willie and Mae.

Willigis m Medieval German
From Willigisus, the Latinized form of a Germanic name derived from the elements willo "will, desire" and gisal "pledge, hostage"... [more]

Willine f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Dutch and English cognate of Guillaumine or Guillemine. Also compare Willette.

Williot m Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Probably a blend of any name starting with the Germanic element wil (like William or Vilgot), and Elliot

Williswinda f Medieval German
A dithematic name formed from the name elements willo "will, desire" and swind "strong".

Willkit m German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed from the Germanic name element willo "will, desire" and an unknown second part.

Willowmae f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Willow and Mae. According to the SSA, Willowmae was given to 5 girls in 2018.

Willsa f Various (Rare)
Rarer form of Wilsa and possibly an extended form of Wil.

Wilm m East Frisian, Low German
East Frisian and Low German short form of Wilhelm.

Wilmadeene f Popular Culture (Modern)
A combination of Wilma and Dean. Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis is a main character of the 1961 movie Splendor in the Grass... [more]

Wilmarie f Afrikaans, South African, Spanish (Caribbean), English (Rare)
Either a combination of names beginning with Wil-, such as Wilma, Willem or Wilfredo, and Marie or a feminine form of Wilmar... [more]

Wilmary f Spanish (Caribbean), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Combination of names beginning with Wil-, like William or Wilfredo, and Mary... [more]

Wilmarys f Spanish (Caribbean)
Either a combination of names beginning with Wil-, like William or Wilfredo, and -mar, from names beginning in that pattern, e.g. María, or Wilmar suffixed with -ys (compare Wilmary and Wilmarie).

Wilmond m English (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed from the Germanic name elements willo "will, desire" and mund "protection".

Wilnelia f Spanish (Latin American)
This given name is predominantly found in Latin America. Seeing as it is fairly common in especially Latin-American countries for parents to give their child a name that is a combination of their own names, this name is probably a combination of a name starting with Wil- (such as Wilberto and Wilfredo) with a name that contains -nel- (such as Cornelia, Nélida and Tusnelda).... [more]

Wilomena f German (Rare)
Rare— and “American”— variant of Wilhemina

Wilræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements willa "will, desire" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom".

Wilrich m German (Silesian)
Derived from Old High German willo meaning "will" and rih meaning "ruler".

Wilsie f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly a feminine diminutive form and masculine diminutive of Wilson.

Wilsonia f Obscure
Its a feminine form of Wilson. Notable bearers are Wilsonia E.D. Cherry, the deputy director of the Educations Program and Sonia Sanchez, born Wilsonia Benita Driver, a writer of many formats and a professor.

Wiluś m Silesian, Polish
Silesian diminutive of Wilem and Wilym and Polish diminutive of Wilhelm.

Wimfried m Dutch (Rare)
Combination of Wim with a given name ending in -fried, such as Godfried and Wilfried.

Wimonchai m Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Wimonrat f Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".

Wimonsak m Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power, honour".

Wimonsiri f Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and ศิริ (siri) meaning "glory, splendour".

Wimonwan f Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Win m English
Short form of Winston and Edwin.

Winand m Germanic, Dutch (Rare), German (Rare), Polish (Rare), West Frisian (Rare)
This name is often encountered as a variant form of Wignand (also compare Wigand). However, it can also be a name in its own right, in which case its first element is derived from Old High German wîh meaning "holy, sacred" and its second element from Gothic nand meaning "bravery" (or from Gothic nanthjan meaning "to venture, to risk, to dare").... [more]

Windell m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Windell.... [more]

Windy f English
Often a diminutive of Wi- names such as Wilhelmina and Winifred.

Winebeald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wine "friend" and beald "bold, brave", ultimately from Germanic Winibald.

Winegarde f Frankish
Derived from Old High German wini meaning "friend" and Old Saxon gard, Old High German gart meaning "enclosure, protection; yard, garden"... [more]

Winegilde f Frankish
Derived from Old High German wini meaning "friend" and Proto-Germanic *geldą meaning "reward, gift, money".

Winemær m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wine "friend" and mære "famous".

Wineva f English (American, Rare), American (South, Rare)
This name has been in occasional use in the U.S. since the 19th century, particularly in the area of Missouri and Iowa.... [more]

Winewald m Medieval English (?), History (Ecclesiastical)
Perhaps a misspelling of Winebald. Saint Winewald (died c. 731), also known as Winebald, was the second abbot of Beverley monastery in England, succeeding Saint Berchtun... [more]

Winguric m Germanic, History
The first element comes from vinga, which is probably derived from viga "battle" or Old High German wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [more]

Winigis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German wini "friend." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Winiric m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wini "friend" combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."

Winlogee f Arthurian Cycle
On the Modena Archivolt, the name of a lady apparently held in a tower by a lord named Mardoc and his knight, Caradoc. Arthur and his knights, including Yder and Gawain, are embroiled in an attempt to rescue her.... [more]

Winnamine f Literature
Name of one of the characters in Tamora Pierce's books Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen.

Winnard m English
In connection with the bird, the name "Winnard," possibly derived from the Cornish word for "redwing," can positively represent attributes associated with this bird. The redwing is a migratory bird known for its resilience, adaptability, and the beauty of its song... [more]

Winnet f American (Archaic)
Diminutive of Winifred used in 18th- and 19th-century America.

Winnifer f American (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Winifred and Jennifer, or a variant of Gwenhwyfar.

Winnold m English
Old English form of Winwaloe, Gunwalloe or Guenole. A Breton name which means “he who is fair”. ... [more]

Winry f Popular Culture, English (Modern)
Possibly a diminutive of Winifred. Winry Rockbell is a character in the Full Metal Alchemist anime and manga, though in that case, the etymology is unknown.

Winsome f English, Jamaican Patois
From the English word meaning "charming, engaging", derived from the Old English roots wynn "joy" and sum.

Winsor m English
A variant of Windsor. It is the name of the American animator and cartoonist Winsor McCay. He is most famous for his Little Nemo (1905 - 1926) comic strip.

Winta f Amharic, Tigrinya
Means "desire, dream gift" in Amharic and "need" in Tigrinya.

Winterrose f English (Rare)
Combination of the English words/names, Winter and Rose. There is also a flower called winter rose.

Winthir m History (Ecclesiastical)
Blessed Winthir was probably a traveling preacher who Christianized the Upper Bavarian region west of the river Isar in the 8th or 12th century. He is venerated in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, Germany... [more]

Wiomad m History (Ecclesiastical)
Abbot and bishop, also listed as Wiomagus and Weomadus. He served as abbot of Mettlach and bishop of Trier, Germany, from about 750.

Wipharat f Thai
From Thai วิภา (wipha) meaning "ray, light, splendour" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel, precious stone".

Wiphawan f Thai
From Thai วิภา (wipha) meaning "ray, light, splendour" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint" or "caste".

Wirachai m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Wiraphon m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".

Wiraphong m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and พงศ์ (phong) meaning "lineage, family".

Wirasak m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power, honour".

Wirawan f Thai
From Thai วิร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint" or "caste, class".

Wirawit m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and วิทย์ (wit) meaning "knowledge, science" or วิชญ์ (wit) meaning "wise, knowledgeable, sage, philosopher".

Wirayut m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ยุทธ (yut) meaning "war, battle".

Wirāz m Persian Mythology, Middle Persian
Possibly derived from Proto-Indo-European *wiHro-- "man" (compare Persian بیر (bir) "hero" and Avestan 𐬬𐬍𐬭𐬀 (vīra)). This was the name of the protagonist of Ardā Wīrāz-nāmag (The Book of Ardā Wīrāz), a Zoroastrian text written in Middle Persian.

Wirenth f Literature
This is the name of a female Queen Dragon in the series Dragonriders of Pern by McCaffrey. A beautiful name, and very feminine sounding.

Wiress f Literature
Invented by author Suzanne Collins for her novel 'Catching Fire' and used as the name of District Three's female Quarter Quell tribute. As District Three produces electronics, her name is most likely an elaboration of the word wire, influenced by the feminine suffix -ess.

Wirich m Medieval German, German (Archaic)
The first element of this name is usually derived from Old High German wîg meaning "warrior" or "war, battle", but there are also certainly cases where it is derived from Old High German wîh meaning "holy"... [more]

Wirogalos m Gaulish
Derived from the Proto-Celtic elements *wiros "man" and *galā "valour, ability". It is a cognate of Fearghal.

Wiryadipura m & f Indonesian, Hinduism, Sanskrit
An Indonesian name probably composed of two Sanskrit words, Wiryadi (from Virya) and Pura.

Wisal f Arabic
Wisal is an Arabic name which is extracted from the word "صلة" (sila) which means realation or linkage... [more]

Wi-sapa m Sioux
Means "black sun", from Lakota wee "sun" and sah'-pah "black".

Wisia f Polish
Diminutive of Wisława and Wiesława.

Wisigarda f Germanic, History
Variant of Wisigard. Wisigarda lived in the 6th century AD and was the second wife of the Merovingian king Theudebert I.

Wisitsak m Thai
From Thai วิศิษฏ์ (wisit) meaning "excellent, outstanding" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power".

Wisnucandra m Indonesian (Rare)
Comination of Wisnu and Candra

Wisnumurti m Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Sanskrit मूर्ति (mūrti) meaning "icon, religious statue"

Wisnuningrum f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Ningrum

Wisnuningsih f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Ningsih

Wisnuwati f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Wati

Wissam m Arabic
Variant transcription of Wisam. Known bearers of this name include the Palestinian-Israeli composer and oud virtuoso Wissam Joubran (b. 1983), the Syrian-Canadian hip hop artist Wissam "Wiz" Kilo (b... [more]

Wistremund m Gothic
Possibly derived from Proto-Germanic *westrą "west" and *mundo "protection". This was the name of a Christian martyr.

Wistrilde f Medieval French
Derived from Proto-Germanic *westrą "west" and Old High German hiltja "battle".

Witburg f Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements witu meaning "wood" and burg meaning "fortress".... [more]

Witeric m Germanic
Means "powerful forest", derived from Old High German witu "forest, wood" combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."

Witerico m Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Witeric.

Witigis m Polish, Swedish (Archaic)
Polish and Swedish form of Witiges.

Witoslav m Medieval Czech
Derived from Slavic wit, vit "to rule" and slava "glory, fame".

Witta f Frisian (Rare), German (Rare)
Frisian hypocorism of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from Old Saxon widu and Old High German witu "forest; wood". Folk etymology, however, likes to derive this name from Low German witt "white".

Witterik m Dutch, Norwegian
Dutch and Norwegian form of Witeric.

Witubern m Germanic
Derived from Old High German witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Proto-Germanic beran or bernu meaning "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German).

Witugis m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German witu "forest, wood." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]

Wivina f Medieval, Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Spanish (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
This name is best known for being the name of the Franco-Flemish abbess and saint Wivina of Groot-Bijgaarden (c. 1103-1170). She is known in modern French as Wivine de Grand-Bigard. After her lifetime, the usage of this name has mainly been in her honour.... [more]

Wivine f French (African), Walloon (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French form of Wivina. A known bearer of this name is the Congolese poet and political figure Kavidi Wivine N'Landu.

Wivineke f Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of both Wivina and Wivine, as it contains the Dutch diminutive suffix -ke.... [more]

Wiwatchai m Thai
From Thai วิวัฒน์ (wiwat) meaning "progress, development" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Wjacław m Sorbian
Sorbian cognate of Václav and Wacław.

Wjeleměr m Sorbian
Sorbian cognate of Velimír and Wielimir.

Wladysus f Medieval Welsh
Meaning unknown, possibly and earlier variant of Gwladus

Wlanchild f Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English element wlanc meaning "pride" and Old Norse element hildr meaning "battle".

Włościbor m Medieval Polish
Derived from włości "rule" and bor "battle".

Wodalgarta f Germanic (Rare)
From germanic elements wod "fury"(?) and gard, "enclosure".

Wojgniew m Polish
Derived from the Slavic elements voji "soldier" and gniew "anger".

Wojslav m Medieval Czech
Derived from Slavic voj "war" and slava "glory, fame".

Woldeab m Eastern African, Tigrinya
Eritrean given name, of which the meaning is as of yet unknown.... [more]

Wolfbern m Medieval German
Old High German wolf "wolf" and bero "bear".

Wolfert m West Frisian, East Frisian, Dutch (Rare), Medieval Dutch
Frisian and medieval Dutch form of Wolfhard.

Wolfgango m Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Spanish and Portuguese adoption of Wolfgang.

Wolfgerd m German (Modern, Rare, Archaic)
A double form composed from the German names Wolf and Gerd 1.

Wolfgunda f Medieval French
Derived from Old High German wolf "wolf" and gund "war, battle".

Wolfsindis f Germanic
Feminine name composed of the Old High German elements wolf "wolf" and sinþs "path".... [more]

Wolke f & m German, West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian short form of Germanic names that contain the Gothic element valdan "to reign" (practically the same as wald "rule"). It is known as a masculine name since the 15th century, and as a feminine name since the 20th century... [more]

Wölli m German
Short form and pet form of Wolfgang.... [more]

Wolverine m Popular Culture
Wolverine is the 'mutant' name of James Howlett, more commonly known as Logan, one of the main protagonists of Marvel's X-Men line of comics... [more]

Won-ae f Korean
From Sino-Korean 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman" and 愛 (ae) meaning "love"

Won-chae f Korean (Rare)
From Sino-Korean 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman" and 彩 (chae) meaning "colour". Other hanja can be used.

Won-eun f Korean
From Sino-Korean 園 meaning "yard, garden; field," (won) 援 meaning "help, assist, aid" (won) or 媛 meaning "(beautiful) woman." (won) and 恩 (eun) "kindness, mercy, charity" 銀 (eun) meaning "silver" or 恩 (eun) meaning "grace, favour, gratitude"

Wongduean f Thai
Means "crescent" from Thai วง (wong) meaning "circle, round" and เดือน (duean) meaning "moon".

Won-ho m Korean
Combination of a won hanja, like 元 meaning "beginning," 原 meaning "root, source," 遠 meaning "far, distant" or 瑗 meaning "(glass) bead, pearl, precious gem," and a ho hanja, such as 鎬 meaning "pickaxe," 浩 meaning "large, extensive, spacious," 豪 meaning "hero; nobleman" or 昊 meaning "sky."

Wonja m German (Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.

Wonjae m Korean
From 元 (won) "first; dollar; origin; head" or 園 (won) "garden; park, orchard" and 才 "talent, ability" or 宰(jae) "To rule"

Won-ji f Korean
From Sino-Korean 源 (won) meaning "root, source," 元 (won) meaning "beginning," 園 (won) meaning "yard, garden; field," 援 (won) meaning "help, assist, aid" or 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman." and 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom; knowledge", 知 (ji) meaning "to know; to be aware", 支 (ji) meaning "to support, to sustain", 鋕 (ji) meaning "to engrave; to record", 志 (ji) meaning "sign; mark"

Wonne f Literature
In the German translation of the 'A song of ice and fire' books, the translation of the original Joy. It is borne by several minor characters, most notably Wonne Hügel (original Joy Hill) appearing in several schemes of arranged marriage... [more]

Won-pil m Korean
From Sino-Korean 元 "first; dollar; origin; head" and 弼 "aid, assist, help; correct".

Wonseok m Korean
From 元 (won) "first; dollar; origin; head" or 園 (won) "garden; park, orchard" and 錫 "bestow, confer".

Won-sik m Korean
From Sino-Korean 元 "first; dollar; origin; head" and 植 "plant, trees, plants; grow".

Woo-bin m Korean
Woo-bin (surname is Song) is one of main characters of well-known 2009 South-Korean drama Boys Over Flowers. Along with Jun-pyo, Ji-hoo and Yi-jung he is part of F4.

Woohyuk m Korean
From 祐 "divine intervention, protection" or 玉 "jade, precious stone, gem" and 赫 "bright, radiant, glowing".

Woojae m Korean
From 祐 "divine intervention, protection" or 玉 "jade, precious stone, gem" and 在 "be at, in, on; consist in, rest", or 才 "talent, ability".

Woonggi m Korean
From 雄 "male of species; hero; manly" and 基 "foundation, base".

Woonhyuk m Korean
From 雲 (un) "clouds" and ino-Korean 革 "leather", 赫 "radiant", 奕 "abundant", 焱 "flames", 侐 "quiet" or 嚇 "scare".

Woo-yeon f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 雨 (U) meaning "rain," and 妍 (yeon) meaning "beautiful". Other Hanja aslo can be used.

Wooyoung f Korean
From 雨 (u) meaning "rain," 佑 (u) meaning "help, assist" or 宇 (u) meaning "house," and 永 meaning "long, lengthy," 英 meaning "floral decoration; excellent, outstanding" or 榮 meaning "prosperity, glory,"

Worachit m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, glorious" and ชิต (chit) meaning "win, victory".

Woralak f Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and ลักษณ์ (lak) meaning "characteristic, quality".

Woranuch f Thai
Means "good girl, beauty, miss" from Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and อนุช (anuch) meaning "(younger) sister".

Woraphon m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, glorious" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".

Worasak m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power".

Worasit m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and สิทธิ์ (sit) meaning "right, authority, privilege".

Worawan f & m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Worawit m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and วิทย์ (wit) meaning "knowledge, science".

Worawut m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and วุฒิ (wut) meaning "knowledge".

Worayut m Thai
From Thai วร (wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and ยุทธ (yut) meaning "war, battle".

Worden m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Warden and rarely used as a feminine form. A known bearer was the American painter Worden Day (1912-1986).

Worf m Popular Culture
Klingon male name given to the character Lt. Commander (later Captain.) Worf in Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek Picard.

Worrall m English
The surname/name (Worrall) is composed of the Old English elements wir, which means "myrtle" and halh, which means "nook or corner of land." The surname/name translates as "nook of land where bog-myrtle grows."

Worta f Sorbian
Upper and Lower Sorbian variant of Orta.

Worthy m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Worthy.... [more]

Wortwin m Medieval German
Derived from Old High German wort "word" and wini "friend".

Wosret f Egyptian Mythology
Means "the powerful".... [more]

Wrayanne f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Raeann, or a combination of Wray and Anne 1.

Wrestling m English (Puritan)
Old English, frequentative of wrǣstan ‘wrest’. Meaning, "The sport or activity of grappling with an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down on the ground, typically according to a code of rules." Referring to Genesis 32:22-32 in which Jacob wrestles with God... [more]

Wrocisława f Polish
Feminine Polish name derived from wracać meaning "come back" and sława meaning "glory".

Wrocsława f Polish
Derived from wrócić meaning "to return, restore" and sława meaning "fame, glory".

Wszebąd m Medieval Polish
From the elements wsze ("everything", "everyone", "always", and bąd ("to be", "to exist, "to live").

Wuai f Chinese
From the Chinese 妩 (wǔ) meaning "charming, enchanting" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".

Wübke f Low German
Low German form of Wiebke; not to be confused with similar-looking West Frisian names like Wubbe, which have a different meaning and origin.

Wubke f West Frisian, Low German
West Frisian feminine form of Wubbe, and Low German variant spelling of Wübke.

Wuchen f Chinese
From the Chinese 妩 (wǔ) meaning "charming, enchanting" and 辰 (chén) meaning "early morning, celestial bodies".

Wudlac m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wudu "wood" and lac "play, sport; gift, offering" (from laikaz).

Wudumann m Anglo-Saxon
Means "woodman" from the Old English elements wudu "tree, wood, forest" and mann "man".

Wuji m Chinese
A combination of the characters 无 (wú, meaning "no, without") and 忌 (jì, meaning "hatred, dislike, inhibition"). This was the name of Lord Xinling (信陵君), a prominent aristocrat, statesman and commander from the state of Wei during the Chinese Warring States period (475 - 221 BCE)... [more]

Wulandariyanto m Indonesian
Combination of Wulandari and Yanto

Wulfcytel m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old Norse Ulfkætill, using the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and ċytel "kettle, cauldron".

Wulfefundis f Frankish
Wulfefundis was the fourth wife of King Dagobert I of Austrasia, Neustria, Burgundy, and also king of all the Franks.

Wulfgar m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate to Germanic Wulfger and Old Norse Úlfgeirr. Derived the elements wulf "wolf" and gar "spear" meaning "wolf spear".

Wulfgeat m Anglo-Saxon
Old English name derived from the elements wulf "wolf" and Geat, referring to a member of a North Germanic tribe (from present-day Götaland in southern Sweden; note, the legendary hero Beowulf was a Geat).

Wulfgyth f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and guð "battle".

Wulfheard m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and heard "brave, hardy". Cognate to German Wolfhard.

Wulfhelm m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Wolfhelm derived from the elements wulf "wolf" and helm "helmet" meaning "wolf helmet".

Wulfhere m Anglo-Saxon
Old English name meaning "wolf army," from the elements wulf "wolf" and here "army."

Wulfhild f Medieval German, Medieval Scandinavian
The name is formed from the Germanic name elements wulf "wolf" and hild "battle".... [more]

Wulflaf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and lāf "legacy, remainder" (from laibō).

Wulfmær m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and mære "famous".

Wulfred m Anglo-Saxon
Variant of Wulfræd, composed of the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and ræd "advice, counsel".

Wulfswith f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and swiþ "strong".

Wulfthryth f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf meaning "wolf" and þryþ "strength". This was the name of a 9th-century queen of Wessex, the wife of King Æthelred... [more]

Wulftrude f Old High German, Medieval French, Gothic, Medieval
Fron the Old High German word wolf and Gothic wulf meaning "wolf" combined with Proto-Germanic þrūþ meaning "strength" or Proto-Germanic trut meaning "maiden".

Wulfwaru f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and waru "guard, protection; care, watch" (compare weard and wær).

Wulfweard m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and weard "guard, guardian".

Wulfwig m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and wig "war, battle".

Wulfwine m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wulf "wolf" and wine "friend".

Wuli m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Wu and Li 1.

Wulmar m Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical)
A Benedictine abbott born near Boulogne, Picardy, France, he was actually married but was separated from his wife and entered the Benedictines as a lay brother at Haumont, in Hainault. He was eventually ordained and was the founder of the rnonastery of Samer near Boulogne, which he served as abbot... [more]

Wulsin m Medieval English, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a Benedictine bishop and monk also called Ultius. A disciple of St. Dunstan, he was named by the saint to serve as superior over the restored community of Westminster, England, circa 960, and eventually became abbot in 980... [more]

Wumei f Chinese
From the Chinese 妩 (wǔ) meaning "charming, enchanting" and 媚 (mèi) meaning "charming, attractive".

Wuna f History (Ecclesiastical)
Either derived from Old High German wunna "bliss, delight, pleasure" or from Old English wuna "habit, custom; practice, rite". Saint Wuna of Wessex was a 7th and 8th-century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman and Christian saint.

Wupke f West Frisian, Low German
West Frisian variant spelling of Wubke and Low German variant spelling of Wübke via Wüpke.

Wusheng m Chinese
From the characters 寤 (wù, meaning “to wake” or alternatively “difficult”) and 生 (shēng, meaning “born”). This was the personal name of Duke Zhuang of Zheng (郑庄公), the third ruler of the state of Zheng during the Chinese Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 473 BCE)... [more]

Wutthichai m Thai
From Thai วุฒิ (wutthi) meaning "knowledge" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Wuwen f Chinese
From the Chinese 妩 (wǔ) meaning "charming, enchanting" and 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem".

Wuyan f Chinese
A combination of the characters 无 (wú, meaning "no, without") and 艳 (yàn, meaning "color, vibrancy, beauty"). This was one of the names attributed to Zhongli Chun (钟离春), a woman who lived in the state of Qi during the Chinese Warring States period (475 - 221 BCE)... [more]

Wǔyáo f Chinese
Wǔyáo (舞曜) can work as a real Chinese name. "Wǔ" can mean to dance / to wield / to brandish... [more]

Wuyao f Chinese
From the Chinese 舞 (wǔ) meaning "dance" and 瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade".

Wuying f Chinese
From the Chinese 舞 (wǔ) meaning "dance" and 瑛 (yīng) meaning "luster of gems, crystal".

Wuyue m & f Chinese
From Chinese 五 (wǔ) meaning "five", 武 (wǔ) meaning "military, martial", 吴 (wú) referring to the ancient state of Wu or 舞 (wǔ) meaning "dance" combined with 月 (yuè) meaning "moon", 跃 (yuè) meaning "jump, leap", 越 (yuè) referring to the Yue people who inhabited southern China and northern Vietnam or 岳 (yuè) meaning "tall mountain"... [more]

Wyandanch m Algonquian
Name of a Montaukett sachem who helped to form an alliance between the English settlers and his tribe.

Wyett m & f English (Rare)
Variant or feminine form of Wyatt or variant of Wyette and Wyetta.

Wylla f & m English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
In the United States, this name is a variant spelling of the feminine name Willa.... [more]

Wyllem m Medieval Low German, Medieval Baltic
Medieval Low German form of William, found in 15th-century Estonia and 16th-century Latvia.

Wymark f & m Medieval English
Anglicized form of the Old Breton name Wiuhomarch, which is made up of the elements wiu "worthy, noble" and march "horse".

Wynand m Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare), East Frisian (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare)
Medieval Dutch form of Wijnand, Frisian variant of Winand and South African form of Winand.... [more]

Wynanda f Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Medieval Dutch form of Wijnanda, Frisian variant of Winanda and South African form of Winanda.

Wynema f Literature (Rare), Omaha, Caddo, Modoc
Used by S. Alice Callahan for the heroine of 'Wynema: A Child of the Forest' (1891), the first novel written by a Native American woman. Callahan was one-sixteenth Muscogee (Creek), but it is unknown if this name was commonly used in the Creek tribe or if she invented it for use in her book.... [more]

Wynetta f English
Variant of Wynette or a combination of Wyn and Etta.

Wynja f Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly derived from the rune ᚹ (equivalent to Old English Ƿ (wynn) and Gothic � (winja)). The rune is associated with the words joy and bliss, probably because the name of the rune is ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic *wunjō "joy, delight".

Wynkyn m History (Rare), Literature
Wynkyn de Worde (originally Jan van Wynkyn) was William Caxton's journeyman, after whose death he became the first printer to set up his shop in Fleet Street, "which was for centuries perhaps the world's most famous centre of printing." It was used in the popular children's poem Wynken, Blynken, and Nod (Dutch Lullaby) (1889).

Wynnhelm m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wynn "joy" and helm "helmet, protection".

Wynnhere m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wynn "joy" and here "army".

Wynnsige m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wynn "joy" and sige "victory".

Wynnwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from wynn "joy, delight" and wulf "wolf". The Wulfwynn is the same but in the reverse order.

Wyntergrace f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Wynter and Grace.

Wyntie f Dutch (Archaic)
Older form of Wijntje. This name was found among Dutch colonists in America in the 1600s and 1700s.

Wyntje f Dutch (Archaic)
Older form of Wijntje. This name was found among Dutch colonists in America in the 1600s and 1700s.

Wynton m English
Variant of Winton. Two jazz musicians bear this name, Wynton Marsalis and Wynton Kelly.

Wynwallow m Medieval Cornish (?)
Cornish form of Breton Gwenole. St Wynwallow's Church, the parish church of Landewednack in Cornwall, England, is dedicated to Saint Gwenole or Winwaloe... [more]

Wyola f Medieval Hungarian, Medieval Ukrainian
Medieval Hungarian and Medieval Ukrainian cognate of Viola.

Wyouida f English (American, Rare), American (South)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic element wy and Ouida.

Wyre m Welsh
The name is derived from the the name of the rivers Afon Wyre in Wales and Wyre in Lancashire. It means "winding river". It is bourne by the BBC journalist Wyre Davies.

Wyszeniega f Polish
Derived from the Slavic name elements wysze "higher" and niega "delight".

Wyszesława f Polish
Feminine Polish name derived from wysze meaning "higher" and sław meaning "glory, fame".

Wzorosław m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish wzorowy "exemplary, model", which is in turn derived from Polish wzór "example, model". Also compare Croatian uzoran and Czech vzorný, both of which also mean "exemplary, model"... [more]

Xadriana f African American (Modern)
Blend of Xavier and Adriana.

X Æ A-Xii m Obscure
This name was devised by Elon Musk and Claire Grimes for their son, born in 2020. The name was originally X Æ A-12, but was changed to X Æ A-Xii because California law does not allow the use of numbers in names.

Xainte f French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Sainte. A notable bearer was Xainte Dupont (1595-1680), an early settler of New France, the wife of settler Zacharie Cloutier (1590-1677), and an ancestress to the Cloutier family of Quebec.

Xan f & m English (Rare)
Short form of Alexandra, Alexander, Xanthe and other names containing xan... [more]

Xanadu f Various (Modern)
From the name of the summer capital of the 13th-century Mongol ruler Kublai Khan, located in Inner Mongolia, China. It is an anglicized form of Chinese 上都 (Shangdu), derived from 上 (shàng) meaning "above, upper" and 都 (dū) meaning "city".

Xanat f Totonac, Indigenous American
Means "flower" and "vanilla" in Totonac.

Xand m & f English
Diminutive of Alexander and Alexandra.

Xanden m American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Xander and Landen.

Xanen m & f Shipibo-Conibo
From the Shipibo xane, referring to a species of small green bird, and the genitive suffix -n.

Xanthene f American (Rare)
Modern elaborated form of Xanthe. It coincides with the name of a yellow organic heterocyclic compound; xanthene dyes tend to be fluorescent and brilliant, yellow to pink to bluish-red.

Xanthoula f Greek
Diminutive of Xanthippi and Xanthi.

Xantiana f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Xantiana is a latinised adjective derived from the originally Hungarian surname Xántus. It is used in the name of some flowering plants, notably Clarkia xantiana and Chaenactis xantiana.

Xantippa f History
Latinate form of Xanthippe. Saint Xantippa or Xanthippe and her sister Saint Polyxena were Spanish martyrs of the 1st century... [more]

Xareni f Spanish (Mexican, Modern)
Invented name in the same fashion as Yaretzi and Nayeli. Despite popular belief on the Internet, it was coined at most in the late 20th century and it is not related to any goddess or princess in Otomi folklore.

Xaro m Literature
This is the name of one of the Thirteen and later king of Qarth in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire.

Xäsän m Bashkir, Tatar
Bashkir and Tatar form of Hasan.

Xaveer m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), English
Dutch and Flemish form of Xaverius as well as an English variant of Xavier.

Xavera f Czech (Archaic), Dutch (Rare)
Czech and Dutch feminine form of Xavier.

Xavièr m Lengadocian, Gascon
Languedocian and Gascon form of Xavier.

Xavièra f Lengadocian, Provençal, Gascon
Languedocian and Gascon feminine form of Xavièr and Provençal feminine form of Xavier.

Xavion m African American (Modern)
Formed from Xavier and the on suffix found in such names as Davion, Javion, Trevion and Tavion.

Xaya f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Zaya and Xaia.

Xayatbanïw f Bashkir
From the Arabic حياة (hayat) meaning life and Persian بانو (banu) meaning "lady".

Xäydär m Tatar, Bashkir
Tatar and Bashkir form of Haidar.

Xaykham m & f Lao
From Lao ໄຊ (xay) meaning "victory" and ຄຳ (kham) meaning "gold".

Xaypaseuth m Lao
From Lao ໄຊ (xay) meaning "victory" and ປະເສີດ (paseuth) meaning "excellent, precious, superb".

Xayrigul f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek xayr meaning "blessing" or "charity" and gul meaning "rose, flower".

Xaysavanh m & f Lao
From Lao ໄຊ (xay) meaning "victory" and ສະຫວັນ (savanh) meaning "heaven, paradise".

Xazači m Ubykh
Derived from the Adyghe зечэ (zeche) meaning "breeder, trainer" and хьэ (kh'e) meaning "dog".

Xelas m New World Mythology, Salishan
Name used by the Lummi people of northwest Washington state for the Transformer, a being that appears in the mythologies of many indigenous peoples who inhabited the Pacific Northwest Coast. This legendary figure (or figures) is also known as Xáays in Squamish and Xa:ls in Halkomelem.

Xema f Aragonese, Galician
Aragonese and Galician form of Gema.

Xen m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Zen. This name was used by American actors Tisha Campbell and Duane Martin for their son born 2001.

Xenakis m & f Greek (Cypriot)
Transferred use of the surname, which comes from 'xenos' meaning "stranger, foreigner" and the suffix '-akis'.

Xenarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Xenarchos. A notable bearer of this name was Xenarchus of Seleucia (1st century BC), a Greek Peripatetic philosopher and grammarian.

Xénia f Slovak, Hungarian, French (Rare), Portuguese (Rare)
Slovak, French and Hungarian form of Xenia.

Xenia f Galician
Both a Galician borrowing of Xenia and a short form of Euxenia used as a given name in its own right.

Xènius m Catalan
The Catalan writer Eugeni d'Ors has used this name as a pen name. (See Xenius and Xènia.)

Xeno m English (American, Modern, Rare), Swiss (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Zeno or maybe a Latinized form of Xenon.... [more]

Xenoclea f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Xenokleia. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a priestess and oracle of the temple of Apollo at Delphi.

Xenocleia f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Xenokleia, because its proper (and most common) latinized form is Xenoclea.

Xenocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Xenokles. Known bearers of this name include a Greek poet (5th century BC) and the Olympic victor Xenocles of Messenia (8th century BC).

Xenófanes m Galician, Portuguese
Galician and Portuguese form of Xenophanes.

Xenofont m History (Ecclesiastical)
Catalan and Romanian form of Xenophon.

Xenofonte m Galician, Portuguese
Galician and Portuguese form of Xenophon.

Xenokleidas m Ancient Greek
Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Xenokleides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]

Xenophanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest" combined with the Greek adjective φάνης (phanes) meaning "appearing".... [more]

Xenophilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Xenophilos. This was the name of a Pythagorean philosopher and musician, who lived in the first half of the 4th century BC.

Xetan m & f Shipibo-Conibo
From the Shipibo xeta meaning "tooth, beak" and the genitive suffix -n.

Xhevahir m Albanian
Derived from Albanian xhevahir meaning "diamond; gem, jewel" and figuratively meaning "very nice; goodhearted; precious". It is a cognate of Turkish Cevahir.

Xhorxha f Albanian
Albanian borrowing of Giorgia and Georgia.

Xhorxhina f Albanian
Albanian borrowing of Giorgina and Georgina.

Xiá f Galician
Diminutive of Xiana and Xuliana.

Xiai f Chinese
From the Chinese 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious" or 曦 (xī) meaning "sunshine, sunlight, early dawn" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter" or 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade".

Xialan m & f Chinese
Combination of Xia and Lan 1.

Xialei f Chinese
From the Chinese 夏 (xià) meaning "summer" and 蕾 (lěi) meaning "buds, unopened flowers".

Xiali f & m Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Xia and Li 1.

Xiameng f Chinese
From the Chinese 夏 (xià) meaning "summer" and 萌 (méng) meaning "bud, sprout".

Xiamiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 夏 (xià) meaning "summer" and 淼 (miǎo) meaning "wide expanse of water".

Xiana f Chinese
Combination of Xia and Na. This name is borne by Dawn Xiana Moon (1983-), a Chinese American dancer and musician.

Xiana f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name, probably based on the sounds found in other names such as Alexia, Kiana 2, Tiana, Briana and Giana... [more]

Xianbi f Chinese
From the Chinese 先 (xiān) meaning "first" and 碧 (bì) meaning "jade, green, blue".

Xianbing f Chinese
From the Chinese 娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, refined" and 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice".

Xiancao f Chinese
From the Chinese 线 (xiàn) meaning "line, thread, string" and 草 (cǎo) meaning "grass".

Xiancong f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 仙 (xiān) meaning "transcendent, immortal" and 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright".

Xiane f Chinese
From the Chinese 仙 (xiān) meaning "transcendent, immortal" or 贤 (xián) meaning "virtuous, worthy, good" and 娥 (é) meaning "beautiful, good".

Xiangai f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 爱 (ài) meaning "love" or 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".

Xiangan f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet-smelling, incense" and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful".

Xiangbao f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare".

Xiangbei f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 蓓 (bèi) meaning "bud".

Xiangbo m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 卜 (bo) meaning "fortune telling, prophecy".

Xiangcan f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 灿 (càn) meaning "vivid, illuminating" or 璨 (càn) meaning "gems, luster of gems".

Xiangchan f Chinese
From the Chinese 相 (xiāng) meaning "mutual, each other" and 婵 (chán) meaning "beautiful, pretty, lovely".

Xiangchen f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 辰 (chén) meaning "celestial bodies, early morning".

Xiangdan f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 丹 (dān) meaning "cinnabar, vermilion".

Xiangdi f Chinese
From the Chinese 祥 (xiáng) meaning "good luck, good omen, happiness" and 娣 (dì) meaning "younger sister".

Xiangduo f Chinese
From the Chinese 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" and 朵 (duǒ) meaning "cluster of flowers".